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Hayden W. Smith
Associate
Corporate
Washington, D.C.
hsmith@wsgr.com

D202-973-8974

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Hayden Smith is an associate in the Washington, D.C., office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he counsels public and private technology and life sciences companies at all stages of growth. His practice focuses on corporate and securities law, including venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, and general corporate and transactional matters.

During law school, Hayden worked at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

Prior to law school, Hayden worked as a management consultant in the biotechnology and life sciences sector.

Experience

Hayden Smith is an associate in the Washington, D.C., office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he counsels public and private technology and life sciences companies at all stages of growth. His practice focuses on corporate and securities law, including venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, and general corporate and transactional matters.

During law school, Hayden worked at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

Prior to law school, Hayden worked as a management consultant in the biotechnology and life sciences sector.

Education
  • J.D., William & Mary Law School, 2025

    Member, William & Mary Law Review

  • B.A., University of Michigan, 2020

    With Honors and Distinction

Admissions
  • Bar of the District of Columbia
Credentials
Education
  • J.D., William & Mary Law School, 2025

    Member, William & Mary Law Review

  • B.A., University of Michigan, 2020

    With Honors and Distinction

Admissions
  • Bar of the District of Columbia

Select Publications

  • Author, “AI v. MQD: Navigating New Regulatory Challenges in the Life Sciences,” 66 William & Mary Law Review 1655, 2025
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Select Publications

  • Author, “AI v. MQD: Navigating New Regulatory Challenges in the Life Sciences,” 66 William & Mary Law Review 1655, 2025
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  • Corporate
  • Emerging Companies and Venture Capital
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
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Firm Advises Morgan Stanley as Financial Advisor to the Special Committee of Bumble's Board of Directors in Acquisition by Ithaca Holdings
On October 13, 2026, Bumble announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Ithaca Holdings in an all-cash transaction valuing the company at $1.3 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Bumble common shareholders will receive cash consideration of $6.05 per share of Class A common stock, representing an approximately 138 percent premium to the unaffected closing share price on October 9, 2026, and a premium of approximately 119 percent to the 30-day volume weighted average price as of October 9, 2026. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Morgan Stanley, who acted as financial advisor to the Special Committee of Bumble's Board of Directors.
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Wilson Sonsini Advises Veridion on $20 Million Series A Financing
On September 16, 2026, Veridion, a global business intelligence start-up, announced a $20 million Series A financing led by Hoxton Ventures. Underline Ventures, OTB Ventures, Gapminder, Day One Capital, and Launchub also participated in the round. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Veridion on the transaction.
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